Meeting The One

Chp 8

Estrella's POV
Weeks went by until it turned into a month and Preston only woke up for a few minutes at a time, grumbling something unintelligible before going back to unconsciousness. Everyday Akira would grow more worried, basically snapping at anyone who tried to say he'd be ok.

This isn't ok, he isn't ok...
Mate needs to wake up....
Agreed...

This was the only conversation I'd had in weeks, basically on repeat every day. I stayed with Preston in his room while he was unconscious, the pack doctor moved all the equipment he'd need to his room so he'd be more comfortable so as of right now, Preston was hooked up to at least three machines, one to help him breathe, one to register his heart rate and another to pump fluids into his system since he isn't eating.
I sat beside his bed in my chair and sighed deeply, I know he'd want me to be more productive but I can't, not while he's suffering like this. I was yanked from my thoughts as someone knocked.
"Go away." I growled, sighing deeply as Preston's mother stepped in anyway.
"I know you're upset right now, I am too. But the best thing we can do for him is stay calm, everything will be ok."
"I hate that I couldn't help him...." I admitted quietly.
"The soulmate bond does that, but trust me when he wakes up he'll be back to normal."
"I hope so."
"You need to eat, regardless of his condition."
"How do I eat, knowing this is my fault?"
"How would it be your fault?"
"The reason he was at the lake where we got kidnapped was to please /me/, most of these extra wounds were because I didn't stop and listen to the guy."
"Please don't blame yourself sweetie, he would do it all again to keep you safe."
"I know," I grumbled. "That's what I can't stand."
"Why not?"
"I love how he makes an effort to try, but I feel like it's too easy and he might slip and ruin the progress we've made, or that I'll slip and ruin everything."

She pulled me into a hug and rubbed my back like she would her own child.
"Estrella, even if you did slip, he'd find a way to help you back on your feet. Regardless of anything else he loves you too much to just let you go."
I sniffled a little and pulled away with a small smile.
"Thanks, I'll try to keep that in mind."
She smiled sadly and gestured to my dinner on the desk before leaving.

I only ate about half of the food before I heard Preston groan in pain behind me. I was immediately by his side and holding his hand gently.
"Be careful, you were out for a while." I mumbled softly, brushing some hair off his forehead.
"Wha......?" He mumbled, blinking around.
"You blacked out, your parents found us and brought us back to the house. You've been out for weeks..." I couldn't hide the worry in my tone so I didn't struggle when he pulled me into a hug, resting his chin on my head.

"I'm so sorry for scaring you Estrella, I tried to be strong....."
"Don't worry about it, you're awake now and that's what matters." I snuggled closer to him and nuzzled his chest, finally safe again in his arms.
He accepted it and fell silent, stroking my hair gently to help me sleep, and of course it did, and I was grateful.

Preston's POV
Estrella quickly fell asleep in my arms and I was grateful, it looked like she didn't sleep at all while I was out and really needed the sleep. I mind linked the pack doctor to have him check on both of us before i decided if I wanted to sleep, or eat some actual food.
I chose eat -obviously- and had him get an omega to get me something small to enjoy until I needed a nap, despite all the weeks I've been unconscious I was still exhausted.

A/N sorry for the short chapter I wasn't sure what else to do, BUUUUUUUUT Estrella's warming up to himmmmmmm you're welcome lol. I'll keep working on this and hope y'all like it.